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If your flight is within 72 hours, call TSA Cares (855) 787-2227 to request assistance.  \n Check [PVA.org/AirTravel](PVA.org/AirTravel) for information and helpful resources.  \n Familiarize yourself with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights.  \nThe Day Before  \n Write instructions for how to safely configure your mobility device for stowage. Some airlines also have forms on their websites to provide information about transporting your device.  \n Pack all medicines and essential medical equipment in your carry-on bags as checked bags can get lost.  \n If you are flying within the U.S., you will likely be on an airplane without an accessible lavatory. Ensure you manage bowel and bladder needs before take-off and the night before.  \nPVA | 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006 1  \nAIR TRAVEL T IPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MOB IL ITY IMPAIRMENTS  \nAt the Airport  \n Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours ahead of your flight.  \n At check-in, confirm that the airline has a record of any needed assistance and have your mobility device tagged so that it will be returned planeside.  \n Request a seat assignment as close to the boarding door as possible to limit the use of the aisle chair and help avoid mishaps or injury. Airlines are only required to accommodate you in your class of service, so if you purchased a coach ticket, they don’t have to give you a seat in first class, but they may be able to upgrade you.  \n Request planeside check-in of larger medical equipment to limit the items being lost or damaged.  \nGoing Through Security  \n If you cannot stand or walk, prepare for a full patdown in your mobility device at the TSA checkpoint.  \n Before the pat-down, tell TSA agents about sensitive areas and any medical equipment on your person. You can also hand the officer a TSA Notification Card, which identifies your disability and/or medical condition.  \n During heavy travel periods, allow up to 2 hours to go through the screening process.  \n If you are concerned about this process, the TSA website contains useful information.  \n If you are a PreCheck member, proceed to the PreCheck screening aisle for assistance. Pat-downs are not usually needed unless TSA needs to perform a secondary screening.  \nPVA | 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006 2  \nAIR TRAVEL T IPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MOB IL ITY IMPAIRMENTS  \nBefore Boarding the Plane  \n Remove easily-removed parts, like seat cushions, side guards, and removable wheels, and carry them on the plane to decrease the chances of them being lost or damaged.  \n If you use a manual wheelchair, request to stow your chair in the onboard closet to avoid damage.  \n Take advantage of pre-boarding to give yourself plenty of time to get into your seat safely on the airplane.  \n If your device will be stowed in cargo, ask to speak to the baggage handler and provide any needed information about how to configure your device for stowage.  \nExiting the Plane  \n If possible, wait until your chair is at the boarding door before transferring to the aisle chair for deplaning.  \n When your equipment or chair is returned to you, inspect it thoroughly before leaving the airport. If damage is present, report it immediately to the airlines to start your claim and the maintenance process.  \n If you encountered any disability-related problems as part of your travel experience, file a complaint with the airline and the U.S. Department of Transportation as an ACAA violation.  \n Also, report your story to [air-access.org](air-access.org) so we can help make the process","cbCaisJc66fF1DKn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisJc66fF1DKn","pdf",556610,"English","# Buying Your Ticket\n# The Day Before\n# At the Airport\n# Going Through Security\n# Before Boarding the Plane\n# Exiting the Plane","[{\"question\":\"How far in advance should you contact the airline for mobility assistance?\",\"answer\":\"Make airline reservations ASAP and provide details about needed assistance and your mobility device. 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